The 24-year-old actor, who lost his eye from the rubber bullet fired by law enforcement officers yesterday, is undergoing surgery. According to doctors, he has received brain damage in addition to the eye and is operated in this moment.The protest rallies of the society were caused by the arrival of the Russian MP in Georgia.
The population demanded responsibility of specific persons in connection with bringing this MP to Georgia, including Irakli Kobakhidze, Giorgi Gakharia and Vakhtang Gomelauri. The rally was held in front of the Parliament where a large number of law enforcement officers were mobilized.
At night the confrontation between law enforcers and civilians started when the police used rubber bullets and tear gas and tried to break up protesters with water.
During the clashes, dozens of civilians, including law enforcers, were injured. The exact number of injured at this time is unknown.